Samsung is expected to launch its latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, in July 2023. As the launch date approaches, more details about the device are emerging online. In an effort to challenge Apple’s dominance in the smartphone market, Samsung is likely to incorporate significant enhancements to the Galaxy Z Flip 5. One such enhancement is the Always-On Display (AOD) feature that is already on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
What is Always-On Display (AOD)?
The Always-On Display (AOD) feature allows a smartphone’s screen to remain partially lit, even when locked or idle. This means that users can see important information, such as time, date, and notifications, without needing to unlock their phone or wake up the screen. On the iPhone 14 Pro, the AOD feature works at a refresh rate as low as 1Hz, which helps to conserve battery life.
Galaxy Z Flip 5’s Always-On Display feature
According to a well-known insider, Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) on Twitter, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to come with an AOD functionality similar to the iPhone 14 Pro. With the AOD feature, the handset could dim the Lock Screen while still displaying essential information. Users of the foldable phone would be able to customize the display in some way, although the details of the customization options are not yet known.
Other rumored features of the Galaxy Z Flip 5
In addition to the AOD feature, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is said to support 25W wired charging, as per a recent 3C listing. It is expected to launch in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options and in a variety of colors including beige, dark, light green, and light pink. It is said to run on One UI 5.1.1, which is based on Android 13, and has at least 8GB of RAM and a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon for Galaxy SoC. It is also rumored to have two rear cameras, one with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and one with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor.
Conclusion
While Samsung has not yet confirmed the AOD feature on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, the rumors seem to suggest that the company is taking cues from its competitor, Apple. If the rumors are true, the AOD feature will be a welcome addition to the Galaxy Z Flip 5, making it a more compelling device for users who want the convenience of an always-on information display. We will have to wait until the official launch to see if these rumors come to fruition.
